1 Thessalonians 2:5

2:5 For we never appeared ¹  with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed – God is our witness –

1 Thessalonians 3:9

3:9 For how can we thank God enough for you, ²  for all the joy we feel ³  because of you before our God?

1 Thessalonians 4:9

4:9 Now on the topic of brotherly love ⁴  you have no need for anyone to write you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another.

[2:5]  ¹ tn Or “came on the scene,” “came.”

[3:9]  ² tn Grk “what thanks can we render to God about you.”

[3:9]  ³ tn Grk “all the joy with which we rejoice.”

[4:9]  ³ tn Grk “concerning brotherly love.”